The Calcutta High Court acquitted a man sentenced to death by a sessions court, citing significant procedural errors and lack of corroborating evidence. The court also acquitted 18 others who had been sentenced to life imprisonment in the same murder case.
The Delhi Police have appealed to the Delhi High Court to cancel the bail granted to a teacher in a case involving the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl at a private school in Janakpuri, west Delhi. The court has also granted time for the main accused to respond to the police's plea against his bail.
Ali Fazal brings a wounded ferocity to his role that makes it one of his best performances so far, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Switzerland found the keys to break down a resolute Bosnia and Herzegovina defence with four late goals in a 4-1 win thanks to a brace from Johan Manzambi and further strikes from fellow substitute Ruben Vargas and captain Granit Xhaka with a penalty.
A teacher convicted of murdering Dr. Vandana Das in a Kerala hospital has been sentenced to life imprisonment, prompting the prosecution to seek the death penalty.
A Mumbai court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a three-year-old boy, ruling the crime was intentional but did not warrant the death penalty.
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of the convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case who were awarded the death penalty by the trial court but it was commuted to life sentence by the Gujarat high court.
The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.
A court in Udaipur sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife, whom he often taunted for her skin complexion, by making her apply an inflammable chemical on herself and then setting her afire.
Maintaining that other persons were also involved in the crime, the parents of the victim have said that they expect that they will also be arrested and tried before the court.
A 36-year-old man was murdered by his partner with a hammer in an Agra hotel room. Police have arrested the woman and are investigating the motive behind the crime.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned the death sentences of two men convicted in the 2019 rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Ludhiana, citing procedural errors during the trial.
A lawyer in Pune, along with his wife and daughter, have been arrested in connection with the murder of his 32-year-old female employee. The victim's body was found in the lawyer's office, leading to the arrest and investigation of the family.
Delhi Police have requested the Delhi High Court to cancel the bail granted to a staff member accused of raping a three-year-old girl in a private school in Janakpuri.
Kerala Police has issued a warning against the unauthorised recording and circulation of private visuals using mobile phone cameras, stating that such actions violate fundamental rights and are punishable under Section 66E of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The caution comes after public criticism of online media's conduct during a recent celebrity cremation.
Kerala Police has issued a warning against the unauthorised recording and circulation of private visuals using mobile phone cameras, stating that such actions violate fundamental rights and are punishable under Section 66E of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The caution comes after public criticism of online media's conduct during a recent celebrity cremation.
The death toll from the April 14 blast at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 21, with several others hospitalised. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, with preliminary findings pointing to excessive fuel accumulation in the boiler furnace.
Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists from the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during an intelligence-based operation.
A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol said the competent authority will decide the plea of the convict seeking mercy.
A protest erupted in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, after an 'objectionable' social media post allegedly hurt religious sentiments. Police have registered cases against both the individual who made the post and the protesters who gathered outside the police station.
A four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered allegedly by a 65-year-old labourer with a criminal background, who has been arrested amid outrage and protest over the incident in Maharashtra's Pune district, the police said on Saturday.
Two Italian marines, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast, may escape death penalty with the home ministry on Tuesday agreeing not to press for the capital punishment against them.
Officials say the move would simplify an irregular process and some estimates say it could quickly reduce the number of executions by 30 percent.
The family of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, has abandoned her after she was granted bail. Her brother stated the family will not support her and fears for their safety.
The Union home ministry is likely to reject Law Commission's recommendation for abolition of death penalty.
The Allahabad High Court has overturned the death sentence of an accused in the 2016 murder of an NIA officer and his wife, citing doubts in the prosecution's case and questionable conduct of witnesses.
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking abolition of the death penalty saying that the "right to life and liberty is not absolute" in the constitution.
A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault and murder of an 11-year-old boy in 2019, citing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for a strong deterrent.
A Bengaluru court has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for the murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The court also sentenced 15 others to life imprisonment in connection with the 2016 murder case.
Karnataka defeated Punjab in a penalty shootout to win the U13 ASMITA National Football League title after a 1-1 draw.
An accused in a Thane murder case, who had been absconding for nine years, has been arrested from Jharkhand. Rajesh alias Uttam Muneshwar Ravidas, the main accused and an alleged contract killer, was apprehended from Hazaribagh.
"The finality of death sentence is extremely important and a condemned prisoner should not be under the impression, that the death sentence remains open ended and can be questioned by them all the time," the SC said.
The relatives of the two businessmen, killed in the Connaught Place shootout 10 years ago, have sought the death penalty for the policemen who were held guilty by a Delhi court on Tuesday. "I want the death penalty for them. The punishment should be exemplary," said Neema Goyal, wife of deceased businessman Pradeep Goyal.
A man in Kanpur, India, has been arrested for allegedly drugging and murdering his twin daughters. Police are investigating the motive, considering factors such as psychological distress, depression, and financial strain.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging after three sanitation workers died cleaning a septic tank at a hospital in Raipur. The CM has directed officials to ensure assistance to the victims' families and take legal action against those responsible.
India has acknowledged that it is currently reviewing the Bangladesh government's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as part of ongoing judicial and legal processes.
Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal for crimes against humanity committed during protests against her government.
Gokulam Kerala FC secured their I-League status with a dramatic late goal against Namdhari FC, condemning their opponents to relegation.
India has voted against a UN General Assembly draft resolution calling for moratorium on the use of death penalty, saying it fails to recognise each nation's "sovereign right" to determine its legal system and punish criminals according to its laws.
MoS Home Hansraj Ahir said that the Law Commission in its 262nd report has recommended that the death penalty be abolished for all crimes other than terrorism related offences and waging war.
